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Point guard Deron Williams who grew up in a Dallas suburb is lined up to join the Mavericks if he clears waivers after reaching a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets, two people with knowledge of the arrangement told the Associated Press on Friday. The 31-year-old Williams will sign with the Mavericks if he clears waivers Monday, the people said on condition of anonymity because the deal can't become official until Williams clears waivers. It's unlikely another team will claim Williams because he has underperformed since signing a max contract to stay with the Nets in 2012 and is still owed about $43 million over the final two years of that deal. :: Kevin Garnett signed his...

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